Kyusakichi

The origins of Saga blades trace back to the Keichō era (1596-1615), when master swordsmiths like the first-generation Tadayoshi served as official smiths for the Nabeshima clan, establishing the proud tradition of Hizen swords. Their refined techniques were passed down to many skilled apprentices and continue to live on today in the high-quality sickles and kitchen knives of the region. Carrying on this legacy, Yoshida Hamono has been producing exceptional knives under the name Kyu-sakichi since 1946.